Description
Certification Name: Certified Counseling Psychologist
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/HF/CCP/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Counseling Psychologist course is designed to provide in-depth training in psychological theories, assessment techniques, and therapeutic interventions to support individuals in managing emotional, social, developmental, and mental health challenges. The course covers core areas such as human behavior, personality development, psychological testing, diagnostic skills, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, and crisis intervention.
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional – International Certification and Assessment Body.
Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:
Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.
Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.
Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.
Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.
Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.
Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Counseling Psychology and Professional Ethics: Definition, scope, and history of counseling psychology, Differences between counseling and clinical psychology, Roles, responsibilities, and skills of a counseling psychologist, Ethical principles, informed consent, and confidentiality, Cultural competence and diversity in counseling practice, Understanding client-counselor relationship and boundaries.
Module 2: Psychological Theories and Human Development: Major psychological theories: humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, Developmental stages and life-span psychology, Personality theories and their relevance in counseling, Attachment styles and impact on adult behavior, Understanding motivation, learning, and emotional regulation, Applying theory to real-life counseling contexts.
Module 3: Counseling Techniques and Therapeutic Approaches: Core counseling skills: active listening, empathy, reflection, Structured approaches: CBT, REBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Humanistic and person-centered therapy techniques, Crisis intervention and trauma-informed care, Developing treatment plans and setting therapy goals, Termination, follow-up, and evaluating outcomes.
Module 4: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Case Management: Types of psychological assessments and screening tools, Conducting intake interviews and mental status exams, Diagnosing common psychological disorders using DSM-5, Writing case notes, progress reports, and treatment plans, Risk assessment for suicide, self-harm, or abuse, Multidisciplinary collaboration and referral practices.
Module 5: Counseling for Special Populations and Issues: Individual counseling for anxiety, depression, and stress, Relationship and family counseling basics, Adolescent and youth counseling considerations, Career and academic counseling strategies, Addiction, trauma, and grief counseling approaches, Gender, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling.
Module 6: Professional Practice, Supervision, and Career Development: Establishing a counseling practice or working in institutions, Supervision models and peer consultation practices, Self-care strategies and managing counselor burnout, Licensing, certification, and regulatory guidelines, Continuing education and research in counseling psychology, Ethical dilemmas and reflective practice in real-world settings.
GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:
- Duration- 60 minutes.
- Number of Questions- 30.
- Number of Questions from each module: 5.
- Language: English.
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
- There is no negative marking in any module.
| Marking System: | |||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks |
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 30 | 100 | ||
| How Students will be Graded: | |||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | |
| 5 | 50-60 | P (Pass) | |
| 6 | 0-49 | F (Fail) | |
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